Find out how popular the last name Blaess is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Blaess.

Blaess, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Blaess surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blaess in America

Blaess is the 100302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blaess surname appeared 180 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Blaess.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blaess to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Blaess

The surname BLAESS is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval era. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in the areas around Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg.

The name BLAESS is thought to be derived from the Old German word "blas," which means "pale" or "light-colored." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a descriptive nickname for someone with fair complexion or light-colored hair.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BLAESS can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Saxony, dating back to the 13th century. The name appears as "Blaes" in this collection, indicating a slight variation in spelling.

In the 14th century, the name BLAESS appears in the Nürnberger Bürgerbuch, a registry of citizens in the city of Nuremberg. This suggests that individuals bearing the name had established themselves in urban centers during this period.

A notable figure with the surname BLAESS was Johann Blaess, a German theologian and scholar who lived in the 16th century (c. 1495-1560). He was known for his contributions to the Reformation movement and his work as a professor at the University of Wittenberg.

Another prominent individual was Hans Blaess, a German painter and engraver who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries (c. 1570-1635). His works, which were primarily religious in nature, can still be found in various churches and museums across Germany.

In the 18th century, the name BLAESS appeared in connection with a place name in the region of Baden-Württemberg. The village of Blaesheim, which translates to "Home of the Blaess family," was likely named after individuals bearing this surname who settled in the area.

During the 19th century, Carl Blaess (1815-1892) gained recognition as a German architect and urban planner. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in Berlin and played a significant role in the city's development during the Industrial Revolution.

Another notable figure was Theodor Blaess (1878-1945), a German businessman and industrialist who founded the Blaess Metallwerke, a successful metalworking company that operated in the early 20th century.

Throughout its history, the surname BLAESS has maintained a presence in various regions of Germany, with individuals bearing this name making contributions in fields such as academia, art, architecture, and industry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blaess

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Blaess.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Blaess was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Blaess has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Blaess was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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